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SW62 BUG

2012 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,492 mi
Last recorded93,492 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Beetle52,902 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 93,492 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 91,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 89,021 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2023 85,924 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 82,401 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 82,395 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 78,302 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 78,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 73,917 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 72,086 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 67,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads wearing thin and offside inner pad is on minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wiper deteriorated but still clearing windscreen adequately (22" Aero)

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Feb 2019 67,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads wearing thin and offside inner pad is on minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wiper deteriorated but still clearing windscreen adequately (22" Aero)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Feb 2018 64,143 miles

emissions too clean to read

Fail 9 May 2017 64,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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SW62 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 52,902 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW62 BUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SW62 BUG is a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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